r/homegym

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About r/homegym

A subreddit devoted to working out at home.

The community at a glance

r/homegym is a Subreddit for Fitness Enthusiasts with roughly 1.2M members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 8th largest community in the Fitness topic page.

Roughly 43K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Tired, Gym, and Looking For. Common discussion themes are Self-Promotion and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention home gym, bike, and adjustable dumbbells.

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Established 2012
1.2M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +43K members
Growth: +3.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 3K members
  • 2014: 4K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 7K members
  • 2017: 15K members
  • 2018: 28K members
  • 2020: 172K members
  • 2021: 205K members
  • 2023: 680K members
  • 2024: 33K members
  • 2025: 31K members
  • 2026: 36K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 4K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 4K members
  • Nov: 775 members

Themes

  • Self-Promotion
    4 posts in the past month
    1. 3 years of building a no budget, no compromise 350sq ft home gym.
    2. FRINGE SPORT AMA & $10,000+ Garage Gym Giveaway! Dane 3.0 (drops Friday, October 23), the Great Dane, Pandora digital resistance, adjustable dumbbell and more!
    3. My DIY Garage Gym & Kid's Zone
    #1
    Self-Promotion
    3 years of building a no budget, no compromise 350sq ft home gym. · FRINGE SPORT AMA & $10,000+ Garage Gym Giveaway! Dane 3.0 (drops Friday, October 23), the Great Dane, Pandora digital resistance, adjustable dumbbell and more! · My DIY Garage Gym & Kid's Zone
    4
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Home gym= no time limit on your favourite machine 😋
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Home gym= no time limit on your favourite machine 😋
    1
  • Opportunities
    1 post in the past month
    1. Expanding the space
    #3
    Opportunities
    Expanding the space
    1

Topics

  • Tired
    25 posts in the past month
    #1
    Tired
    25
  • Gym
    17 posts in the past month
    #2
    Gym
    17
  • Looking For
    13 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    13
  • Rack
    10 posts in the past month
    #4
    Rack
    10
  • Hom
    9 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hom
    9

Flair

  • Home Gym Pictures 📷
    19 posts in the past month
    1. 3 years of building a no budget, no compromise 350sq ft home gym.
    2. Home gym= no time limit on your favourite machine 😋
    3. Expanding the space
    #1
    Home Gym Pictures 📷
    3 years of building a no budget, no compromise 350sq ft home gym. · Home gym= no time limit on your favourite machine 😋 · Expanding the space
    19
  • Equipment ⚙
    5 posts in the past month
    1. FB marketplace score
    2. David Gym Machines Barn Find
    3. Jacobs ladder completed my gym
    #2
    Equipment ⚙
    FB marketplace score · David Gym Machines Barn Find · Jacobs ladder completed my gym
    5
  • DIY 🔨
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Alibaba Home Gym Setup, Very Happy
    2. Bootstrapped low row setup
    3. DIY ish stand for Snode Adjustable dumbbells
    #3
    DIY 🔨
    Alibaba Home Gym Setup, Very Happy · Bootstrapped low row setup · DIY ish stand for Snode Adjustable dumbbells
    3
  • Product Review
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Bells of Steel 2.3” Cable Tower - my review
    2. Great deal.
    #4
    Product Review
    Bells of Steel 2.3” Cable Tower - my review · Great deal.
    2
  • Other
    1 post in the past month
    1. FRINGE SPORT AMA & $10,000+ Garage Gym Giveaway! Dane 3.0 (drops Friday, October 23), the Great Dane, Pandora digital resistance, adjustable dumbbell and more!
    #5
    Other
    FRINGE SPORT AMA & $10,000+ Garage Gym Giveaway! Dane 3.0 (drops Friday, October 23), the Great Dane, Pandora digital resistance, adjustable dumbbell and more!
    1

Product recommendations

  • home gym
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best products / brands for a small home gym
    2. Best Brand / Products for small home gym
    3. Best all round home gym equipment for me.
    #1
    home gym
    Best products / brands for a small home gym · Best Brand / Products for small home gym · Best all round home gym equipment for me.
    8
  • bike
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Schwinn IC3 Bike Series Review: Best Indoor Cycling Bike for 2025
    2. Best Sperax Exercise Bike Review | Home Workouts with Smart App Support
    3. Just got my hands on this awesome new bike from MERACH! 🚴‍♂️🔥 It’s seriously so much fun—you can connect to game mode and even ride through real scenic maps! It makes every workout feel like an adventure. Highly recommend if you're looking to add some excitement to your fitness routine! 💪🎮
    #2
    bike
    Schwinn IC3 Bike Series Review: Best Indoor Cycling Bike for 2025 · Best Sperax Exercise Bike Review | Home Workouts with Smart App Support · Just got my hands on this awesome new bike from MERACH! 🚴‍♂️🔥 It’s seriously so much fun—you can connect to game mode and even ride through real scenic maps! It makes every workout feel like an adventure. Highly recommend if you're looking to add some excitement to your fitness routine! 💪🎮
    6
  • adjustable dumbbells
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended
    2. Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended
    3. Just got some ironmasters adjustable dumbbells and highly recommend.
    #3
    adjustable dumbbells
    Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended · Best Adjustable Dumbbells Reddit Recommended · Just got some ironmasters adjustable dumbbells and highly recommend.
    4
  • squat rack
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Basement gym, hyper fitness squat rack definitely the best investment
    2. Basement gym, hyper fitness squat rack definitely the best investment
    3. Recommendation: Best budget bench/squat rack combo
    #4
    squat rack
    Basement gym, hyper fitness squat rack definitely the best investment · Basement gym, hyper fitness squat rack definitely the best investment · Recommendation: Best budget bench/squat rack combo
    3
  • barbell collar
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best barbell collar and it's under $10. With a lifetime warranty. Buy for life babyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
    2. Best barbell collar and it's under $10. With a lifetime warranty. Buy for life babyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
    #5
    barbell collar
    Best barbell collar and it's under $10. With a lifetime warranty. Buy for life babyyyyyyyyyyyyyy · Best barbell collar and it's under $10. With a lifetime warranty. Buy for life babyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/homegym for?
Best for Fitness Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/homegym free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/homegym have?
Roughly 1.2M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/homegym on?
r/homegym runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/homegym cover?
On the Hive Index, r/homegym is organized under Fitness Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/homegym?
You can join r/homegym by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Fitness communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering lifting, running, yoga, calisthenics, and pretty much every other form of exercise. Reddit has massive communities for general fitness and specific disciplines, with Discord servers for accountability and program sharing. Good for program recommendations, form checks, and finding training partners.
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